RN - CVICU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: CVICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience preferred

License: Must have a valid nursing license

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: 2 years of cardiac ICU experience preferred, Epic experience required, Previous travel experience preferred

Description: Weekdays and some weekends are required. Rotating holidays are part of the schedule. Staff may be required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity. Estimated patient ratios are 1:1-2. Skills required include IV start, telemetry, ventilator management, and Swans. Experience with conscious sedation, balloon pumps, and pulmonary artery lines is essential. Candidates must have the ability to manage patients on ECMO. The care of ventilated patients is a necessary skill. In addition, applicants should be familiar with managing central lines and monitoring central venous pressure. Nurses must interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias effectively. Emergency medication management is key in this role. Experience with post cardiac surgery patients is advantageous. Titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips is required. The nursing team collaborates with various interdisciplinary support services. Patient diagnoses include cardiovascular conditions requiring intensive care. Skills needed for special procedures such as chest tube insertion/removal and managing blood products are mandatory. The unit experiences a daily census of approximately 28 patients. Additional competencies may include managing chronic/acute renal failure and respiratory failure. The ideal candidate should have experience with critical care medical equipment. Nurses must adhere to infection prevention protocols. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in obtaining 12-lead ECGs and phlebotomy. Successful candidates will be expected to work a minimum of four weekend shifts in a four-week schedule block. References must include two professional recommendations, one from a supervisor or manager. Nurses applying must possess their license at the time of submission. Education must be from an accredited nursing program. Travelers should be aware of the urgency of the credentialing process. Schedule-based requests for time off must be included with the application.

About Cynet Health Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers

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